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Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley one of 5 finalists for Nagurski Trophy

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Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) jogs off the field after the No. 1 Alabama at Mississippi State NCAA football game, Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley went from semifinalist to finalist for one of college football's top honors.

Mosley is one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski trophy, which goes to the nation's best defensive player.

Mosley, who leads the Crimson Tide with 79 tackles and seven tackles for loss, is one of two players from the SEC to make the final cut, joining Missouri defensive end Michael Sam. He's the only linebacker.

Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard, Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Florida State cornerback Lamarcus Joyner are the other finalists.

"I
know I wouldn't be in the position I am now if it wasn't for the
coaches and my teammates, so I am blessed to be in the situation," Mosley said Wednesday.
"Hopefully we keep winning so I can get on the finalist (lists)."